Unapologetic in our commitment to the truth of Christ and the truth of Scripture, OKWU models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. This is a place of serious study, honest questions, and critical engagement, all in the context of a liberal arts community that honors the Primacy of Jesus Christ, the Priority of Scripture, the Pursuit of Truth, and the Practice of Wisdom.

Prepare to become a leader in your field with a nationally recognized, undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan. Our residential program provides a whole-person experience, integrating a Biblical perspective into courses as well as, key campus life experiences.

Prepare to become a leader in your field with highly marketable skills. Whether it’s a bachelor’ s program or master’s degree, OKWU will help you take the next step in your professional life with limited class sizes and access to some of the nation's best professors.

Prepare to become a leader in your field with highly marketable skills. Whether it’s a bachelor’s program or master’s degree, OKWU will help you take the next step in your professional life, with programs that are completely online.

OKWU Welcomes New Addition to Campus

During Homecoming & Family Weekend, Oklahoma Wesleyan was thrilled to welcome a new addition to the Bartlesville campus—one with an 11-foot wingspan. The Eagle statue was crafted by sculptor Scott Stearman, the Colorado-based artist also responsible for OKWU’s “Blind Man at the Pool of Siloam” sculpture.

In addition to its obvious connection as the University’s mascot, the new eagle statue is representative of the mission and culture of OKWU. A defining verse in the OKWU community has long been Isaiah 40:31—“those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” With this in mind, the sculpture was placed between the Drake Library and Roberts Fitness Annex, and—like the Blind Man statue—faces the Lyon Chapel & Fine Arts Center’s stained glass representation of Christ.

Stearman, when tasked with the creation of this incredible piece, sculpted an eagle leaning forward, wings outstretched, poised at the moment where there is nothing left to do but take flight. And that is exactly what he has named it—“Taking Flight” was created as a reflection of Oklahoma Wesleyan’s vision, focused on Christ and taking flight toward the future.

OKWU at a Glance

Located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a national leader in Christian higher education. OKWU is one of the top Christian universities in the country, receiving recognition from U.S. News and World Report, Forbes.com, and CBSNews MoneyWatch both for its excellent academic reputation as well as its missional integrity.

OKWU is a four-year, Christian university of the liberal arts and sciences that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). OKWU also receives professional accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

At OKWU, we’re proud to stand out as a beacon of God’s truth and light.